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Could Virginia become a “swing state” in the upcoming presidential election?
FROM STAFF REPORTS 09/20/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Stephen J. Farnsworth, longtime professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, who is also director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies (C4L&MS), says “Virginia may deserve to be treated as a ‘swing state’ once again this year.” Farnsworth's remarks came after a new statewide survey from the Center said Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) are locked in a tight presidential contest in Virginia.
First Congressional District candidates’ debate set for Oct. 12
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09/10/16 / Federal Government / Manassas / Politics /
Prince William League of Women Voters and Prince William Committee of 100 will jointly sponsor an Oct. 12 debate by three candidates for the First Congressional District seat at 7 p.m. at Dar Al Noor Islamic Community Center, 5404 Hoadly Road, Manassas.
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General Assembly Republicans file contempt motion against Governor McAuliffe
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08/31/16 / Politics / State Government /
Attorneys for Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford), Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment, Jr. (R-James City), and four Virginia voters say they will file a contempt motion today, Aug. 31, against Governor Terence R. McAuliffe (D) with the Supreme Court of Virginia.
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PW Democratic Committee to open “Hillary” office in Woodbridge Sept. 8
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08/30/16 / Politics / Woodbridge /
Hillary for Woodbridge office will open at 13592 Jeff Davis Hwy. (22191) on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., according to
a news release from the Prince William Democratic Committee.
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Va. GOP to hold primary to choose candidates for statewide office in 2017
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FROM Republican Party of Virginia 08/27/16 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
The State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia on Aug. 27 selected a primary as the method of nomination for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General in 2017.
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Russell Harrison is candidate for Manassas City Treasurer
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08/11/16 / Manassas / Money & Taxes / Politics /
Russell Harrison, a Manassas Volunteer of the Year for 2015, has announced he is a candidate for Manassas City Treasurer on Nov. 8.
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Deployment of Brentsville School Board Member and unresolved temporary replacement
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08/03/16 / Breaking News / Education / People & Places / Politics /
Delegates and Senators of the Prince William County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly and members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will host a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., at the Kelly Leadership Center on the forthcoming Navy reservist deployment of Brentsville District School Board member Gil Trenum and the unresolved nature of a temporary replacement for him.
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Manassas/MPark Democratic Committees set July 28 watch night gathering
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Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) is hosting a free watch party on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, July 28th, from 7 pm to midnight at the Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main St, Manassas, VA, in the Fellowship Hall.
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Congressman Wittman urges skipping “August Recess” and getting the work of the people done
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07/14/16 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / Politics /
US House of Representatives has finished four of 12 appropriations bills, and Congressman Wittman has written Speaker Paul Ryan, cautioning against adjournment. Said Wittman, who represents part of the Prince William County area, "it is now becoming a habit for Congress to abandon a long 'to do' list in the rush to get out of town."
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PWC Police Report for Nov. 8, 2024: Victim struck in face with stone object
PWC Police investigate alleged sexual assault in 2018, assault and battery on a police officer and alleged assault in Woodbridge.
